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Today's story is about when Kulkulkan, the Mayan king who is also a god, wants to give his people a chocolate tree and introduce them to the pleasures of chocolate, his brother, Night Jaguar, disagrees.

Come hear this story from the Maya about how chocolate became a gift to all people.  After the story we will take a look at several of the objects in the Ancient Americas that are mentioned in the story and make Mexican hot chocolate.

This event is for children ages 3 to 5 years and accompanying adults. This program is free but a reservation is required by calling.

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